The first match of the T20 World Cup is scheduled between the USA and Canada on June 2 in Dallas. This is the first time that any International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament has been held in America.
A total of 20 teams from different countries are participating in this mega event. USA and West Indies will host a total of 55 matches in this event.
Teams Overview
The USA is a strong team with a combination of players from different countries, especially New Zealand’s Corey Anderson who has vast experience in international cricket. He had scored the fastest century in ODI cricket but later his record was broken by AB De Villiers.
The USA has recently defeated Bangladesh full strength squad by 2-0 in a three-match T20 series making them a strong team for this World Cup.
Apart from this Pakistani pacer Ali Khan, India’s Monank Patel, Harmeet Singh, and Saurabh Netravalkar are playing in the USA squad. Ali Khan has also represented Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Canada has many names for other regions including Pakistan’s Saad Bin Zafar, Junaid Siddique Kaleem Sana Iqbal, and Navneet Dhaliwal from India.
Key Players:
From the USA Corey Anderson could be dangerous due to his experience in T20 cricket. Apart from this Pakistan fast bowler Ali Khan made his impact with pace
From Canada, captain Saad Bin Zafar and West Indian Nicholas Rasheed Kirton could be dangerous with their bat.
Head to Head:
Canada and USA faced each other on 7 occasions in T20 internationals. The USA has won 5 matches out of 7 while Canada has won 2.
Here are the probable playing XI of both teams:
USA playing XI:
Monank Patel (Captain), Aaron Jones (Vice-Captain), Andrew Goss, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jesse Singh, Nisarag Patel, Nitish Kumar, Nishtosh Kenjage, Steven Taylor
Canada playing XI:
Saad Bin Zafar (Captain), Aaron Johnson, Dalvin Helliger, Dilpreet Bajwa, Harsh Thakur, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui, Kanwarpal Thathagur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Curtin, Ravinderpal Singh
Live Streaming (On TV)
Pakistan: Ten Sports & PTV Sports
India: Star Sports
UK: Sky Sports
West Indies: ESPN Caribbean
South Africa: SuperSport
Live Streaming (Online)
Pakistan: Tamasha app & Myco app
India & Bangladesh: Disney+Hotstar
UK: Sky Go app
West Indies: ESPN Play Caribbean’s app
USA: Willow TV’s website
South Africa: SuperSport’s app
Australia: Amazon Prime Video
Match Details:
The first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between the USA and Canada in Dallas at 5:30 am (PKT).
Predictions:
If we look at the previous performances of both teams, the USA will take over against Canada.
Probable scenarios:
Scenario 1:
USA won the toss and decided to bat first
Power Play: 45-50 runs
First inning total: 160-170
The USA won the match
Scenario 2:
USA won the toss and decided to bowl first
Power Play: 35-40 runs
Frist inning total: 130-135
The USA won the match